GIS Analyst Senior at ALLETE in Eveleth, Minnesota

Job Description:

ALLETE is an innovative company with more than a century of experience engaged in transforming the energy landscape. Our businesses include:  Minnesota Power, the largest electric utility in northern Minnesota; Superior Water Light and Power of Wisconsin; North Dakota-based BNI Energy; ALLETE Clean Energy; and New Energy Equity. To find out more visit ALLETE.com.

This role will provide support for the Geographic Information System (GIS) used throughout ALLETE. Through a multitude of maps and applications, users can see and interact with spatial data that spans the service areas served by ALLETE and its affiliates. The successful candidate will collaborate with many departments across ALLETE and its affiliates to support the GIS and its users while maintaining the integrity of the GIS.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, design, analyze, integrate, control, and defend Geographic Information System (GIS) data and mapping products under limited guidance.
• Independently solve complex problems and serves as a resource to less experienced staff.
• Provide leadership in project development and processes to ensure GIS tasks are on-track and timely data integrity protocols are followed.
• Provide user support through research, analysis, and processing of advanced specialized GIS processes.
• Serve as a liaison between departments using GIS and ITS to ensure that appropriate and effective interfaces are identified, prioritized, and implemented.
• Ensure operational standards are met, data interfaces are effective, and data integrity is not compromised.
• Develop and implement training programs to ensure effective use of systems and related processes.
• Ensure that system specifications and interfaces are documented and maintained.
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve products and services.
• Analyze and defend data in permitting and licensing processes before agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the general public.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography/GIS, Science, Engineering or related field PLUS eight years of progressively responsible GIS-related work experience.
  OR
• Two-year GIS related degree/certificate PLUS ten years of progressively responsible GIS-related work experience.
  OR
• Possession of the GISCI certification (or another nationally recognized GIS organization) PLUS twelve years of progressively responsible GIS-related work experience.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to be flexible and handle multiple work projects and priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Able to work independently in a productive, fast-paced work environment
• Willingness to collaborate on technical problems spontaneously
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve
• Strong attention to details

To grab our attention, please tell us about your experiences with any of the following:

• ArcGIS Enterprise, Pro, Mobile Apps
• Arcade and SQL Scripting
• Real-time collaboration technologies like Webex, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams
• Database, modeling and data analytics concepts
• Cyber Security and Data Governance
• Work Management System Knowledge
• Utility Experience
• Electric Network Management

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE's needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth or Eveleth, MN
• Requires excellent written and interpersonal, professional, and public communication skills to establish and maintain positive professional credibility and working relationships,
• Strong information technology skills required
• Advanced skill in the following areas:
  
  
  • ESRI's ArcGIS software suite desktop
  • Desktop productivity tools (MS Word, Access, Excel, etc.)
  • Professional certification in GIS through GISCI or other nationally recognized GIS organization is preferred.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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